The Nourished Woman with Keri Marino

Keri Marino

The Nourished Woman Podcast is a space for self-aware women who have done the inner work — and still want to feel more confident, steady, and at home in their bodies. Hosted by Keri Marino, Women’s Empowerment Yoga Therapist, somatic mentor, and mama of three, this show explores what real embodied confidence looks like in everyday life.  Through honest solo reflections and grounded conversations with thoughtful guests, Keri weaves together women’s empowerment yoga, emotion & nervous system regulation, trauma healing, spiritual devotion, and conscious relationships. These aren’t performative empowerment talks. They’re real conversations about rebuilding self-trust after life knocks you sideways. About staying in your body when it would be easier to disappear. About using yoga — not as a workout — but as a relationship with yourself. You’ll hear stories of women healing from sexual trauma, navigating marriage and motherhood, tending to chronic health issues, deepening intuition, and building sovereignty through small, daily embodied practices. If you’re craving:  • Nervous system steadiness• Emotional resilience• Spiritual depth without dogma• Confidence that feels earned, not forced You’re in the right place.New episodes twice monthly. Explore more women’s empowerment yoga practices, courses, and mentorship at KeriMarino.com, YouTube at The Nourished Woman or Instagram @The_Nourished_Woman.

  1. MAR 4

    If Meditation and Restorative Yoga Feels Hard. Let's talk.

    Send a text If you’ve been waiting for meditation, breathwork, or restorative yoga to “finally feel easy”… this is your loving reality check. Learning to be still is a skill. And like any new skill — playing guitar, lifting weights, having hard conversations — it’s awkward at first. Your mind will wander. Your body will fidget. You will feel anything but enlightened and likely come up against anxiety at some point. That doesn’t mean you’re bad at meditation or restorative yoga. It means you’re building capacity. In this episode, we talk about why high-functioning women especially struggle with stillness — and why that’s not a flaw, it’s a training ground. We move beyond the fantasy of instant calm and into what actually creates embodied confidence and nervous system resilience: repetition, honesty, and small, devotional reps.  If you’re ready to stop waiting for calm to magically descend and start practicing your way into steadiness, this conversation will give you both the gentle nudge and the grounded truth you need. Want to get better at meditation and restorative yoga? Get My -> Good at Meditation and Restorative Yoga Guide  For self-aware women who feel like you’re bad at meditation and are ready to feel successful. Click here to get this free guide.  Want to hear other episodes on meditation? Check out: Why Meditation Feels So Hard - and How to Finally Find a Practice You LoveOn Meditation, God & Relationships with David Harshada WagnerMeet Your Host Keri Marino is a Women's Empowerment Yoga Therapist and the founder of The Nourished Woman. With 16 years of experience guiding thousands of women, her work blends somatic yoga therapy, nervous system healing and devotional spiritual practice to help self-aware women who have "done the work" finally feel confident, connected and at home in your body. Through restorative yoga, meditation and compassionate inner work Keri helps women move from insight to embodiment - so the healing and wisdom you've gained can actually show up in your real life.  Learn more about Keri on website, instagram or YouTube.

    16 min
  2. FEB 18

    From Sexual Trauma to Self-Trust: Reclaim Your Body and Find Confidence with Kat Beck

    Send a text In this episode, Kat Beck and I speak honestly about healing from sexual trauma, chronic health issues, and the long road back to feeling at home in your own body. We share what it actually took for us to become women who embody real self-confidence — not the loud, performative kind, but the grounded kind that comes from trusting your nervous system, honoring your intuition, and learning to feel safe inside yourself again. You’ll hear how we rebuilt trust with our bodies after violation, how pleasure and sovereignty became part of the healing process, and the small, daily embodied practices that helped us shift from survival to self-trust. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, doubted your instincts, or wondered if confidence was really possible for you — this conversation offers a steady, spiritual, and somatic path forward. Get to Know Kat Kat Beck is an energy worker, somatic guide, and founder of Mystic Medicine, where she helps women release old emotional patterns and reconnect with the strength and clarity within their bodies. Through intuitive healing sessions, mentorship, and her signature Movement Medicine practice—a blend of somatic movement, yin yoga, and energy work—Kat supports women in shifting stuck patterns, restoring balance, and feeling more at home in themselves. Her work is rooted in over a decade of training across healing arts traditions and shaped by her own lived experience. Find out more on her Website, Instagram or YouTube. Get to Know Keri  Keri Marino is a Somatic Yoga Therapist and founder of The Nourished Woman, helping women move beyond overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt into embodied confidence and nervous system balance. Through women’s empowerment yoga, somatic healing, and inner work, she guides women to regulate their bodies, break old patterns, and reconnect with their strength, pleasure, and purpose. Her approach blends grounded spirituality with practical tools for real-life transformation. Connect with her on her Website, Instagram or YouTube. Let's call this what it really is - Women's Empowerment Yoga - in small practical 15-30 minute practices you can do from your living room. This is more than "just yoga," it's potent nervous system medicine, emotional well-being and somatic tools that might make a big a difference in how you feel, think, move and breathe. Learn more about The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, my monthly membership

    1h 19m
  3. FEB 4

    From Fake Peace to Real Peace

    Send a text What if the calm you present to the world is actually a costume your nervous system stitched together to keep you safe? We go straight at the quiet habit of “performing peace” and why so many high-functioning, caregiving women confuse numbness with resilience. Keri shares the rupture that changed everything—miscarriage and the grief no mantra could touch—and the practical path that followed: therapy, emotional intelligence, and somatic practices that made feeling safe again. Across this conversation, we map the body cues that often get ignored—throat lock, chest heaviness, spiraling thoughts—and translate them into usable information. You’ll hear how fawn and freeze show up in conflict, why overthinking spikes at night, and what it takes to widen your window of tolerance so expression becomes possible. We talk about letting tears come without shame, raising your voice when truth requires it, and building boundaries that carry only what belongs to you. The goal isn’t to stay calm at all costs. It’s to become coherent: the same person inside and out. By the end, you’ll have a felt sense of peace that isn’t a performance, plus simple ways to practice—naming emotions, grounding through the body, orienting to present-time safety, and speaking needs with clarity. Expect a reframing of spirituality too: not a bypass, but a return to the soul who can witness, feel, and alchemize. If you’re craving more joy, play, and pleasure—and the sturdiness to face whatever life throws your way—this one is for you.  If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts telling us what you love about this episode. Let's call this what it really is - Women's Empowerment Yoga - in small practical 15-30 minute practices you can do from your living room. This is more than "just yoga," it's potent nervous system medicine, emotional well-being and somatic tools that might make a big a difference in how you feel, think, move and breathe. Learn more about The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, my monthly membership

    26 min
  4. JAN 28

    The Missing Piece in Your Marriage (It's Not What You Think) with Emily Galligan

    Send a text What if the missing piece in your relationship isn’t better communication—but more connection with yourSelf? In this week’s episode, I sit down with love and relationship coach Emily Galligan, known as The Marriage Mystic, to talk about what really creates connection that lasts. We explore how so many growth-oriented women end up caught in the cycle of over-giving, over-controlling, and carrying the emotional load—and how nervous system safety changes everything. Before you ever say a word, your body is communicating. Emily shares simple, tangible ways to shift how you show up in your relationship—so you can speak from calm instead of reactivity, listen with presence instead of fear, and reconnect with curiosity instead of control. We talk about: 🌿 How to stop mothering your partner without withdrawing love 🌿 What real boundaries sound and feel like 🌿 Why “creating space first” is the key to deeper intimacy 🌿 The moment women realize they’ve been leaking energy they need for themselves and their children You’ll also hear how yoga philosophy and somatic practice offer a living framework for love—building the inner spaciousness that supports emotional, physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual intimacy. If you’re craving a marriage where you feel seen, safe, and supported without losing yourself, this conversation will help you come home to your body, your truth, and your power in love. About Emily Galligan Emily is a love and relationship coach and the founder of The Marriage Mystic, where she helps women create partnerships rooted in depth, growth and mutual devotion. shaped by her own journey navigating her spouses addiction, illness, parenthood and relational awakening, Emily blends ceremony, embodiment and practical relationship skills to support women in releasing power struggles, reclaiming inner authority, and leading either relationships into deeper intimacy and trust. Use coupon code "NOURISHED" to get 50% off her course, Connection Codes. Find out more about Emily on her website or instagram.  About Keri Marino Keri is a Somatic Yoga Therapist and founder of The Nourished Woman, helping women who love yoga and personal growth but still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in old patterns. By weaving yoga as a devotional practice with somatics and inner work, she supports women in regulating their nervous systems, healing deeply, and growing into fuller, more embodied lives. Keri’s approach is calm, spiritual, and practical—designed for real women navigating real life. Learn more about Keri on her website or instagram.  Let's call this what it really is - Women's Empowerment Yoga - in small practical 15-30 minute practices you can do from your living room. This is more than "just yoga," it's potent nervous system medicine, emotional well-being and somatic tools that might make a big a difference in how you feel, think, move and breathe. Learn more about The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, my monthly membership

    1h 14m
  5. JAN 21

    From Autopilot to Aliveness: The Practice of Really Being Here

    Send a text A giant teddy bear of a golden doodle and a 4 a.m. cuddle sparked a conversation about what it really means to live with presence. We follow that thread from a messy, sweet living room moment into the deeper work of choosing curiosity and intimacy with ourselves—on the mat, in your breath, and in the small decisions that shape your relationships. Along the way, we explore how the brain leans on prediction, why presence takes energy, and how autopilot can dull your connection unless you consciously return to the here and now. You’ll hear a grounded, practical take on mindfulness as lived peace, not a concept. We talk about noticing personal “tells” like hovering tears, quick irritability, or the urge to numb—signals that it’s time to tune in.  From there, we offer gentle practices you can try today: hand-to-heart breathing, a page of honest journaling, restorative shapes that let the floor hold you, and simple chanting to reorient the nervous system. Fear is welcomed as part of your sacred range; when acknowledged, it gives information instead of running the show. We also open a window into The Nourished Woman method and why somatic yoga therapy supports high-functioning, heart-led women who carry so much for others. Intimacy with self expands intimacy with partners, kids, friends, and even the land you live on.  By the end, you’ll feel invited to see with fresh eyes, soften the edges of anxiety, and choose a kinder pace that lets love move through your day. If this lands, follow the show, share it with a friend. 💜

    18 min
  6. JAN 14

    Midlife, Menopause & Coming Home to Your Body with Bonnie Papajohn

    Send a text What if midlife wasn’t the beginning of decline, but the start of your most powerful, connected chapter yet? In this episode, I sit down with menopause and midlife health coach Bonnie Papajohn to talk honestly about what’s really happening in your body—and how to work with it, not against it. We cover the full picture of perimenopause and menopause: hormonal shifts, brain fog, fatigue, changing metabolism, and the stress that makes it all harder.  Bonnie shares her own midlife reset—surgical menopause, separation, burnout—and how she rebuilt her energy and confidence through gentle, sustainable changes: mindful eating, simple meals, and somatic practices that calm the nervous system fast. We dig into why the diets and workouts that worked at 35 don’t always serve at 50, how to reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and build steadier energy without extremes. If you’re craving clearer thinking, deeper rest, and a kinder relationship with your changing body, this episode will remind you that midlife isn’t the end—it’s a recalibration. About Bonnie Bonnie Papajohn is the founder of Dahlia Health & Nutrition Coaching and a certified health, nutrition, and menopause specialist with over 15 years in the wellness industry. After navigating her own midlife transformation, she now supports women in feeling strong, confident, and in control of their health through personalized coaching rooted in nutrition, movement, and mindset. Bonnie is passionate about helping women embrace the shift and thrive in every season of life. Check out her website and Instagram. About Keri Keri is the founder of The Nourished Woman and a Somatic Yoga Therapist who supports women in feeling more alive, grounded, and at home in their bodies. Through a calm, gently spiritual approach, she creates spaces for women to explore healing, reconnect with themselves, and move through life with greater ease and confidence. With over 16 years of experience, Keri guides yoga and somatic practices that honor the nervous system, the body’s wisdom, and the fullness of being human. Find out more about Keri on her website or Instagram.  Let's call this what it really is - Women's Empowerment Yoga - in small practical 15-30 minute practices you can do from your living room. This is more than "just yoga," it's potent nervous system medicine, emotional well-being and somatic tools that might make a big a difference in how you feel, think, move and breathe. Learn more about The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, my monthly membership

    52 min
  7. JAN 7

    New Beginnings Aligned with Your Body and Soul

    Send a text If you’re feeling the pull to start fresh — without an all or nothing mentality or slipping into perfectionism — this episode is your invitation to begin again in a way that actually feels good to you. If you’re ready to stop chasing “New Year, New You” and start creating a year ahead aligned with your body and soul, this one’s for you. 🌿 Freebies for Women Who Are Ready to Grow Good at Meditation and Restorative Yoga Guide For self-aware women who feel like you're bad a meditation and are ready to feel successful. Get the free guide here. Embodied Confidence Guide For self-aware women who still feel insecure and want to trust yourself more.  Click to get instant access. 🕯 Want to Build a Consistent Yoga Practice? Daily Devotion is my 21-day online training that helps you build a personal yoga and meditation practice that sticks. In just 5-10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple devotional practices that help you feel more confident, present and at home in your body. Details here.  🌙 Want a Place to Practice with Me?  Inside The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, women gather in a devotional online studio where we practice together and stay connected to ourselves week after week. You'll find 160+ on-demand practices + live zoom candlelight restorative yoga gatherings, gentle yoga, slow vinyasa, meditation and breathwork. It's a place to stay in rhythm with your practice and be supported by community. Find out more here.  Meet Your Host Keri Marino is a Women's Empowerment Yoga Therapist and the founder of The Nourished Woman. With 16 years of experience guiding thousands of women, her work blends somatic yoga therapy, nervous system healing and devotional spiritual practice to help self-aware women who have "done the work" finally feel confident, connected and at home in your body. Through restorative yoga, meditation and compassionate inner work Keri helps women move from insight to embodiment - so the healing and wisdom you've gained can actually show up in your real life.  Learn more about Keri on website, instagram or YouTube.  Let's call this what it really is - Women's Empowerment Yoga - in small practical 15-30 minute practices you can do from your living room. This is more than "just yoga," it's potent nervous system medicine, emotional well-being and somatic tools that might make a big a difference in how you feel, think, move and breathe. Learn more about The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, my monthly membership

    27 min
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The Nourished Woman Podcast is a space for self-aware women who have done the inner work — and still want to feel more confident, steady, and at home in their bodies. Hosted by Keri Marino, Women’s Empowerment Yoga Therapist, somatic mentor, and mama of three, this show explores what real embodied confidence looks like in everyday life.  Through honest solo reflections and grounded conversations with thoughtful guests, Keri weaves together women’s empowerment yoga, emotion & nervous system regulation, trauma healing, spiritual devotion, and conscious relationships. These aren’t performative empowerment talks. They’re real conversations about rebuilding self-trust after life knocks you sideways. About staying in your body when it would be easier to disappear. About using yoga — not as a workout — but as a relationship with yourself. You’ll hear stories of women healing from sexual trauma, navigating marriage and motherhood, tending to chronic health issues, deepening intuition, and building sovereignty through small, daily embodied practices. If you’re craving:  • Nervous system steadiness• Emotional resilience• Spiritual depth without dogma• Confidence that feels earned, not forced You’re in the right place.New episodes twice monthly. Explore more women’s empowerment yoga practices, courses, and mentorship at KeriMarino.com, YouTube at The Nourished Woman or Instagram @The_Nourished_Woman.